Carnivores In Pennsylvania By Kevin Moran

Black Bears (Ursus americanus) Reach breeding maturity at around 3 to 4 years old Reach breeding maturity at around 3 to 4 years old Gestation period is 7 to 8 months Gestation period is 7 to 8 months Two to three cubs at birth are more common than single births. Two to three cubs at birth are more common than single births.

Fox’s Two kinds can be found in PA Red Fox Red Fox Grey Fox Grey Fox

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Largest species with the genus Vulpes Largest species with the genus Vulpes Can be described as being mostly red with a white belly but can be silver or black as well. Can be described as being mostly red with a white belly but can be silver or black as well. Has gold colored eyes which helps it hunt at night Has gold colored eyes which helps it hunt at night Can reach a weight of 6 to 15 pounds Can reach a weight of 6 to 15 pounds Diets consist of mostly moles and rabbits with the occasional deer fawn Diets consist of mostly moles and rabbits with the occasional deer fawn

Grey Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) Is from a different genus than the red fox Is from a different genus than the red fox Can scurry up and down trees for food Can scurry up and down trees for food color consists of pepper brown back and white smudge around its nose; tawny sides, neck, and legs; a white belly; and a black stripe along its back and tail color consists of pepper brown back and white smudge around its nose; tawny sides, neck, and legs; a white belly; and a black stripe along its back and tail Diet consists mostly of rabbits and small mammals Diet consists mostly of rabbits and small mammals Breed around February Breed around February

Coyote (Canis latrans) Color of pelts can vary from all colors Color of pelts can vary from all colors Can grow 30 to 40 inches in length Can grow 30 to 40 inches in length Weigh from 15 to 46 pounds Weigh from 15 to 46 pounds Unlike wolves, coyotes have sweat glands on their paws. Unlike wolves, coyotes have sweat glands on their paws.

Raccoon (Procyon lotor) The coat is a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur The coat is a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur On rare occasions, can be albino On rare occasions, can be albino Most susceptible wild animal to rabies Most susceptible wild animal to rabies

Ermine (Mustela erminea) Very aggressive carnivores for their size Very aggressive carnivores for their size Eat anything they can get their paws on Eat anything they can get their paws on

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) Breeding can occur several times a year Breeding can occur several times a year Very aggressive Very aggressive Always looking for a fight Always looking for a fight

Mink (Mustela vison) Usually solitary Usually solitary Live around streams Live around streams Diet consists mainly of fish and crayfish Diet consists mainly of fish and crayfish

Skunks Spotted Skunk (Spilogale putorius) Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)

Otter (Lontra canadensis) Found in a variety of aquatic habitats Found in a variety of aquatic habitats Diet consists mostly of fish and shellfish Diet consists mostly of fish and shellfish

Bobcat (Lynx rufus) Diet varies from moles to whitetail deer Diet varies from moles to whitetail deer Has no known predators in PA Has no known predators in PA Can grow to extreme sizes Can grow to extreme sizes Extremely aggressive Extremely aggressive Very territorial Very territorial

Fisher (Martes pennanti) Males are about twice the size as females Males are about twice the size as females Solitary hunters Solitary hunters Threatened species in PA Threatened species in PA

Badger (Taxidea taxus) Is a fossorial carnivore Is a fossorial carnivore Preys on ground mammals Preys on ground mammals Litters are generally small 1-5 on average Litters are generally small 1-5 on average

Mountain Lion (Puma concolor) Stalk and ambush predator Stalk and ambush predator Prefers larger mammals Prefers larger mammals Litter consists of 1-6 kittens with a survival rate of just one per litter Litter consists of 1-6 kittens with a survival rate of just one per litter

Lynx (Felis lynx) Is not found in Pa no but previously was Is not found in Pa no but previously was Inhabit high altitude forests Inhabit high altitude forests Have pointy ears Have pointy ears Resemble a bobcat Resemble a bobcat

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